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Alright, after this one I think I have about four more chapters left! Thank you to everyone who is still reading and keeping up with this story! It means a lot to see so many people reading this every time I add another chapter.
Jack was getting ready to return to Arendelle, but he still had to finish talking with Grand Pabbie. "Jack, I may not be able to go with you, but I will leave you with this to aid you in your battle." the rock troll said, holding out his hand. Jack frowned, not certain how helpful a piece of paper would be. "Uh, thanks?" he said, shrugging and shoving it into his pocket. Grand Pabbie sighed, knowing that it would be hard to tell Jack about this.
"That is a spell that can remove the curse of magic, from those that were cursed with it anyway." he told Jack, shaking his head. "I very nearly used it on you, to relieve you of the suffering all cursed magic users face." Grand Pabbie added. Jack pulled the scroll back out again, staring at it in shock. This small sheet of paper could do so much. He remembered how his powers had been labeled as a curse by the trolls, something he had fought against believing the whole time. He could still remember how hard it was to console Elsa, the girl who struggled with even controlling her magic. Even the years he had spent invisible to the world echoed that belief that he had been cursed, not chosen.
On the other hand, Jack had been able to do so much with his magic. He had brought fun to the world and smiles to children's faces. Even if they couldn't see him, Jack was happy just to let others have fun. As long as everyone was enjoying themselves, Jack was content with just observing the world around him. "I told you before, I was chosen not cursed. Maybe you need to rethink your beliefs, because this power is more like a gift than a curse." Jack responded, shaking his head. He would not be giving up his powers anytime soon.
Grand Pabbie sighed, knowing that the boy would answer this way. Even if he didn't understand, he had come to learn that Jack was different than the other cursed sorcerers that had once existed in this world. Even the Guardians he had brought here were different, always seeming to be happy with the life they lived. "Perhaps you are right, but I am old and it is hard for us to change our ways. If that is truly how you feel, then use your gift and help save our world." he said, looking off in the distance. He could see the cloud falling, raining darkness on the ground around them. The trolls' rock form would protect them, but there was nothing to protect the people of Arendelle.
Jack followed his gaze towards the kingdom, realizing exactly what had to be done. "Wind, take me to Arendelle!" he yelled, jumping off the ground and waving goodbye to the troll. Jaimie would be upset that he hadn't gotten the chance to say goodbye, but this was urgent. Jack only hoped that the rock trolls would be able to protect him from what was about to come.
It didn't take long for Jack to get back, but even in that time the sand had already reached the ground. During his flight, Jack had continuously tried to freeze and destroy the sand, but the most he could do was create paths of safety for himself. Nothing seemed to eliminate all of the sand. Looking at the people around him, Jack Frost realized that he had come just a moment too late. The people here were hunched over, clutching their heads in their hands. Jack realized that they must be seeing something within their minds, that it worked a lot like Sandy's dream sand. This time, it was creating nightmares while people were still awake.
"Pitch! Where are you?" he yelled out, searching for the man responsible. He continued blasting the sand to keep it from himself, but even with his powers he couldn't protect everyone. He flew up again, landing on a roof nearby to get a view of the town. He couldn't see Pitch anywhere. Scanning the ground, he did see something else unusual. A dome of ice was in the middle of the harbor, and Jack was certain that Elsa had created it. He flew over, wanting to see if she was still okay unlike everyone else.
"Elsa, are you in there?" he yelled, knocking on the dome with his staff. He was careful not to break it, but her ice seemed pretty sturdy. "Jack?" she responded, her voice muffled by the ice. Jack felt some relief when he heard her respond. At least someone in this town was safe from the sand. "Hang on just a little longer! I'm going to find Pitch and stop him!" Jack promised, looking back towards the town. He didn't know how he was going to find Pitch, but he was determined to stop this madness. People weren't meant to live with this much fear in their lives. He had seen the results in Elsa and he wasn't going to let it happen to everyone else.
"Jack, wait! We need to wait for this to pass, then try and stop him. It is too late and the damage is already done." Elsa responded, but Jack shook his head. Elsa seemed calmer than before, which was good, but she still didn't understand what it meant to be a Guardian. "Hey, who are you talking to anyway?" another voice responded. Jack sighed, realizing that it was the guy from earlier that refused to believe. He didn't have time to deal with that right now.
"Sorry, Elsa, but I'm not ready to give up. I'm a Guardian, chosen to protect the children of the world. It doesn't matter if this isn't my world, the children here still need my protection! It is time that they saw how easy it is to fight fear with fun!" he yelled, jumping away from the dome and staring at something familiar in the distance. Gold sand was visible in the sky, sand that was attacking the darkness. "Sandy! That's where you are." Jack said, keeping that spot in mind. "Listen, Elsa. I need you to get rid of this excess ice. People are afraid right now and they need something to ease that fear, even if it is only slightly. I know you can do it, just believe in yourself." he said, getting some kind of an idea.
Jack knew that it wouldn't stop the sand, but it would get rid of one of their fears. People here seemed to be terrified of this winter, so it would make them feel safer if it was gone. Without waiting to hear her response, Jack hurried off towards the other Guardians. Elsa had heard his words and Jack couldn't give her anything else to help. Right now, his friends needed him more than she did. He took off, ready to join them and face off against Pitch once more. This time, they would stop him and win this battle. Jack had a secret weapon that Pitch would never see coming.
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